Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana: Fodder Entrepreneurship Programme

The scheme “Fodder Entrepreneurship Programme” by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Odisha, under Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana. It aims to produce green fodder on farmers’ land to feed their livestock and to generate extra income by selling surplus green fodder and planting materials. Through this scheme, subsidy support is provided to eligible farmers and groups for the establishment and maintenance of perennial fodder cultivation over the approved land area. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Odisha, Cuttack, through the Chief District Veterinary Officers and their field functionaries. A physical target of covering 6,000 acres across all districts has been fixed, and district-wise targets are enclosed in Annexure-VI. The programme mandates the cultivation of perennial fodder for 3 consecutive years, and subsidy is released in 3 phases, subject to inspection and verification.

Objectives

1. To produce green fodder in farmers' land to feed their livestock and fetch extra income by selling surplus green fodder and planting materials.
2. To build the capacity and sensitize the farming community for the production of green fodder, and regarding feeding practices for their livestock.
3. To encourage farmers for consistent fodder cultivation and hence increase the area under fodder cultivation in Odisha.
4. To maintain the optimum productive and reproductive health status of the livestock.
5. To minimize the milk production cost.
6. To increase the overall milk production of the locality.

Subsidy Support (Back-Ended, 3 Phases)

• Financial assistance is provided in the form of a back-ended subsidy based on plot size. The subsidy is released in three phases over three years.
• Subsidy amount shall be calculated proportionately for plot size up to 10 acres (for groups).
• For any item costing ₹20,000/- or more, beneficiaries must make online payments (RTGS/NEFT/UPI). Submission of the online transaction receipt is mandatory for subsidy release.

Subsidy Amount as per Plot Size
**Area (in Acres)****1st Year (₹)****2nd Year (₹)****3rd Year (₹)****Total (₹)**0.25₹3,750/-₹3,000/-₹2,000/-₹8,750/-0.5₹7,500/-₹6,000/-₹4,000/-₹17,500/-0.75₹11,250/-₹9,000/-₹6,000/-₹26,250/-1₹15,000/-₹12,000/-₹8,000/-₹35,000/-2₹30,000/-₹24,000/-₹16,000/-₹70,000/-3₹45,000/-₹36,000/-₹24,000/-₹1,05,000/-4₹60,000/-₹48,000/-₹32,000/-₹1,40,000/-5₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹40,000/-₹1,75,000/-> Mode of Disbursement

1. Subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiary’s bank account in 3 phases:

• 1st Phase – After establishment and verification.
• 2nd Phase – After 12 months of the go-ahead letter and verification.
• 3rd Phase – After continued maintenance and verification in the 3rd year.

1. The applicant must be a resident/domicile of Odisha.
2. The applicant must be a willing farmer (individual or group) to avail support under the Fodder Entrepreneurship Programme.
3. MPCS / WSHG / VSS / FPOs / FPCs / JLGs may apply through their President / Secretary.
4. The applicant must own the land or possess notarized leased land for a minimum period of 3 years.
5. The land on which fodder cultivation is proposed must have an assured irrigation facility.
6. Only one individual per household shall be eligible to avail assistance under the programme.
7. The applicant must mandatorily cultivate fodder on the applied land area for 3 consecutive years.
8. The applicant must submit a declaration for mandatory cultivation for 3 years as prescribed in Annexure-I (in the guidelines pdf).
   

Online

> Registration Process:

Step 1: The applicant interested in availing of the subsidy shall apply to the Go-Sugam Portal through a registration process by submitting the requisite documents.
Step 2: Visit the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home
Step 3: Click on “Apply” and then click on “Register Now”
Step 4: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email, Mobile Number, Address, and Password) and click on "Register". The login credentials will be sent to your registered Email ID / Mobile Number.
> Application Process:

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home
Step 2: Click on “Scheme & Services” and then select the scheme by its name.
Step 3: Click “Apply” and log in. https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/citizen-portal/login
Step 4: On the application page, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload therequired documents in the appropriate file size and file type. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will get an Application Reference ID.
> Check Application Status:

Step 1: Click on the “Track Status” link on the menu.
Step 2: Enter the Application ID or Mobile Number to get the application status.

Verification, Approval & Subsidy Release Process:

Step 1: After submission, the Block Veterinary Officer (BVO) compiles block-wise applications. The Block Level Inspection Team (BLIT) (minimum two members) conducts joint verification of the proposed fodder unit and uploads geo-referenced photographs on the GO-SUGAM portal.
Step 2: Verified applications are forwarded by the BVO to the Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) within 20 days. The CDVO places the list before the District Task Force for Boosting Fodder Production (under the Chairmanship of the Collector & District Magistrate) for approval.
Step 3: Upon approval, the CDVO issues the Go-ahead Letter within 7 days. The beneficiary must establish a perennial fodder crop on the approved land within 60 days and report completion on the GO-SUGAM portal. BLIT inspects within 7 days of reporting.
Step 4: Based on the inspection and recommendation of the BVO, subsidy is released in three phases through DBT to the beneficiary’s bank account (1st year, 2nd year after 12 months, and 3rd year after subsequent inspection). All subsidy releases and inspections are processed through the GO-SUGAM portal.

Note:

1. Annexure-I: Declaration for mandatory fodder cultivation for 3 consecutive years (to be submitted by beneficiary).
2. Annexure-II: Initial Field Verification Report by BLIT.
3. Annexure-III: Go-ahead Letter issued by CDVO.
4. Annexure-IV: Intimation by Beneficiary after establishment of perennial fodder crop.
5. Annexure-V: Asset Verification Report for release of subsidy phases.
6. Annexure-VI: District-wise physical targets for implementation.
7. These annexures are all integrated into the guidelines document. 1. The scheme is given under the name "Fodder Entrepreneurship" in the Go-Sugam Portal.

1. Copy of Aadhaar Card:

   • In case of an individual applicant – Aadhaar card of the individual.
   • In case of group application – Aadhaar card of the President/Secretary who applies on behalf of the group.
   1. Land Records / Land Lease Agreement
   2. Photocopy of the 1st page of the Bank passbook containing A/C No., bank name & IFSC code for DBT.
   3. Declaration for fodder cultivation under the scheme for 3 years, as mentioned in Annexure-I. 1. In case of a group, the copy of the resolution of the group (MPCS/ WSHG/ VSS/ FPOs/ FPCs/ JLGs) to take up fodder cultivation under this programme.